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The Truth About Dominance Theory in Dog Training | What Most Dog Owners Get Wrong
Your dog is not trying to dominate you.
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto and Michele Forto tackle one of the most damaging myths in dog training: dominance theory.
If you've been told your dog is "alpha," stubborn, manipulative, or trying to take over the house, this episode explains what's really happening and why outdated training advice often creates more confusion, frustration, and behavioral problems.
Learn how dogs actually learn through:
reinforcement
clarity
consistency
environment
emotional state
This episode also explains:
why dogs pull on leash
why recall fails…
The skinny
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